Honeywell will supply 131-9A auxiliary power units (APUs) to China Southern Airlines for the operators new Airbus A320 and Boeing next-generation 737 aircraft.
Honeywell will also provide APU materials, spares and service to existing China Southern aircraft under the contract valued at over $65m for 192 aircraft.
An APU is a small turbine engine that provides bleed air to start the main engine and electrical power for the cockpit and galley systems.
The aircraft components will reduce fuel consumption by 5% and reduce emissions and the cost of ownership over the APU lifetime.
The unit will offer a 10% power advantage over other APUs while creating a 36% lower maintenance cost due to its simple design, Honeywell claims.
The long-term supply agreement covers 20 new and 36 existing A320s, and 65 new and 71 existing B737s.
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By GlobalDataThe APUs for the 20 new A320 aircraft will be delivered over the next three years.
